The proliferation of low-priced tablets released onto the market has boosted the share of tablets powered by price competitive APs (Application Processors) from MediaTek or Chinese manufacturers in the fourth quarter of 2013. And the adoption share of integrated wireless communications IC solutions was also increased as those solutions are not only price competitive but also can help branded vendors shorten time-to-market. This report profiles the development of AP and wireless communications IC solution manufacturers and their future trends are further examined.